Oxford Philomusica

Oxfords Professional Symphony Orchestra

Concerts
January-August 2012

Oxford Philomusica
Oxfords Professional Symphony Orchestra In Residence at the University of Oxford

Concerts January-August 2012

Diary January-August 2012

January
Thursday 19 Jan Maidenhead Piano Quintets Sunday 22 Jan Merton College Piano Quintets Saturday 28 Jan Sheldonian Theatre Bach 3 Monday 20 Feb Sheldonian Theatre Lang Lang Masterclass Friday 30 Mar Reading Natalie Clein

Tour dates

Chamber Music in Oxford

Summer Baroque in Oxford

Tuesday 12 Jun London Benjamin Grosvenor Thursday 14 Jun Sheldonian Theatre Benjamin Grosvenor

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Wednesday 22 Feb Chipping Norton Theatre Chamber Series 6 Thursday 23 Feb Maison Franaise Chamber Series

Tuesday 17 July Merton Chapel Music at the Court of Frederick the Great Thursday 19 July Bath Abbey Magnificat Saturday 21 July Sheldonian Theatre Magnificat Thursday 26 July Sheldonian Theatre Last Night of the Baroque Proms

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April
Thursday 5 Apr Sheldonian Theatre St John Passion Thursday 19 April Maison Franaise Chamber Series Sunday 22 Apr Oxford Town Hall FUNomusica 9

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March
Thursday 1 Mar Sheldonian Theatre Craig Ogden 6

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Saturday 23 Jun Christ Church, Oxford 1961 Re-enactment Concert 13 Thursday 28 Jun Maison Franaise Chamber Series

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February
Saturday 4 Feb Sheldonian Theatre Concerto Competition Final

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Thursday 16 Feb St Johns, Smith Square Mozart 4 Saturday 18 Feb Oxford Town Hall Viennese Ball Sunday 19 Feb Sheldonian Theatre Lang Lang

Monday 5 Mar Aylesbury Julian Lloyd Webber Friday 23 Mar Sheldonian Theatre Natalie Clein Saturday 24 Mar St Georges, Windsor St Matthew Passion Sunday 25 Mar Cheltenham Natalie Clein

May
7 Thursday 10 May Sheldonian Theatre Heros Life 10

July
Saturday 7 July Sheldonian Theatre La Serenissima Thursday 12 July Bristol Virtuoso Bach 11 Friday 13 July Sheldonian Theatre Virtuoso Bach 14

Saturday 28 July Christ Church Cathedral Olympic Fanfare 16

June
Saturday 2 Jun Sheldonian Theatre Beethoven Sunday 10 Jun Aylesbury Benjamin Grosvenor

August
15 Thursday 2 August Sheldonian Theatre Sergei Babayan Saturday 4 August Sheldonian Theatre Menahem Pressler 17

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Piano Quintets
Thursday 19 January 2012 Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead, 7.30pm
Tickets 16

in Maidenhead and Oxford

RACHEL LOCKWOOD Piano Quintet 'Dying Fall', inspired by 'Portrait of a Lady', T. S. Eliot World Premiere
(Oxford concert only)

Saturday 28 January 2012 Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Saturday 4 February 2012 Sheldonian Theatre, 7.30pm

Bach
BACH Concerto for Violin, Oboe, and Strings in D minor Motet Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden Motet Der Geist Hilft Harpsichord Concerto No. 4 in A major Cantata No. 147 Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben Steven Grahl harpsichord Choir of New College, Oxford Edward Higginbottom conductor Two Bach concertos are complemented by some of the composers wonderful choral music. Bach wrote more than two hundred cantatas, which incorporate some of his most magnificent writing and cover the entire gamut of human emotion from grief to joy.
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Concerto Competition Final

John Traill conductor Three talented finalists of the Oxford Philomusica and Oxfordshire County Music Service Concerto Competition each perform a concerto of their choice in a concert to showcase and reward the outstanding young musical talent that exists in Oxfordshire. The panel of distinguished adjudicators will announce the winner the same evening. First prize is 1,000 and an invitation to play a concerto with Oxford Philomusica in their Sheldonian Series. Adjudicators: Marios Papadopoulos (Chair) John Traill Jennifer Pike Tony Mealings Caroline Hobbs-Smith
Tickets 30 22 15 10

Box Office 01628 788997 www.nordenfarm.org

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Piano Quintet in C minor SCHUBERT Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667, The Trout* Natalia Lomeiko violin Stephen Shakeshaft viola Peter Adams cello Thomas Martin double bass Ceri Owen piano *Marios Papadopoulos piano Schuberts ever popular Trout and Vaughan Williams rarely heard early chamber work written in 1903 but only recently revived make up a fascinating pair of piano quintets. The Oxford concert will also feature a new commission by recent Oxford University graduate Rachel Lockwood.

Sunday 22 January 2012 TS Eliot Theatre, Merton College, 3pm (entrance via Rose Lane)
Tickets 20

Sponsored by Elizabeth and David Ure and Celia and Andrew Curran

Thursday 16 February 2012 St Johns, Smith Square, 7.30pm

Mozart at St Johns, Smith Square

MOZART Serenade No. 6 in D major, K. 239, Serenata Notturna Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major, K. 314 Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551, Jupiter Anthony Robb flute Marios Papadopoulos conductor The Mayfair & St. Jamess Committee of Cancer Research UK host a concert of Mozart by Oxford Philomusica
Tickets 25 18 10

Box Office 020 7222 1061 www.sjss.org.uk

Saturday 18 February 2012 Oxford Town Hall

Concert in Aid of Cancer Research UK.

Celebrate this most romantic of dates in great style. Oxford Philomusica, led by the witty and charming maestro John Georgiadis, will recreate the grandeur and glamour of the great Viennese balls of the past in Oxfords Victorian ballroom. Enjoy Under the Patronage of His a champagne reception, a sumptuous Excellency the Austrian banquet and exquisite Viennese chamber Ambassador music, before dancing to waltzes, polkas and quadrilles from the Strauss family, or STRAUSS FAMILy Waltzes, Polkas, Marches, Quadrilles simply soaking up the atmosphere of this unique occasion. John Georgiadis conductor

Dining ticket 6.30-11.30pm 90 Concert and dancing ticket 8.15-11.30pm 35 Concert only 8.15-11.30pm 20 Optional dance lesson 12-2pm 5

Grand Viennese St Valentine Ball

Dress: white tie or period costume

This event is bookable only through Oxford Philomusicas Box Office on 01865 980 980 Save 5% for groups 10+ No other concessions apply Limited no. of tickets book early

Lang Lang
with Oxford Philomusica
Sunday 19 February 2012 Sheldonian Theatre, 7pm

Pre-concert event

Sunday 19 February 2012 Sheldonian Theatre, 5.30pm

Sir Michael Parkinson interviews Lang Lang

(open only to ticket holders for the evenings concert)

DVOK Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, From the New World TCHAIKOVSKy Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23 Lang Lang piano Marios Papadopoulos conductor Oxford Philomusica is delighted to welcome Lang Lang to Oxford to perform Tchaikovskys First Piano Concerto. The legendary Sir Michael Parkinson will delve into the pianists world in a pre-concert interview.
Tickets 50 35 25 15

Monday 20 February 2012 Sheldonian Theatre, 3.30pm

Masterclass with Lang Lang

A rare opportunity to witness a masterclass by one of classical musics biggest stars.
Tickets 15 10

Major sponsor: Anonymous Co-sponsors: Sir Victor and Lady Blank, Geoffrey and Caroline de Jager, Bruno Wang

Sponsored by Bruno Wang

Oxford Philomusica

Chamber Series
Patron: Raymond Blanc OBE

Thursday 1 March 2012 Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Craig Ogden guitar Daniel Cohen conductor Conductor Daniel Cohen makes his Philomusica debut in an intriguingly eclectic programme. First Berlioz, then a wonderfully colourful Spanish pairing of Falla and Rodrigo - when the brilliant young guitarist Craig Ogden takes centre stage with the evocative Concierto de Aranjuez - concluding with Mozarts affable Haffner.
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Craig Ogden
SCHUBERT String Quintet in C major, D. 956 BRAHMS String Sextet No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 18 The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica The opening concert of the series, also performed at Chipping Norton Theatre, presents Oxford Philomusicas string principals in two of the most sublime examples of chamber music repertoire.
For other concerts in this series see page 10 and 13.

and Oxford Philomusica

BERLIOZ Rvrie et caprice, Op. 8 FALLA Ballet: El amor brujo RODRIGO Concierto de Aranjuez MOZART Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385, 'Haffner'

Oxford Philomusicas first dedicated series of chamber music concerts will take the form of early evening concerts at Oxfords Maison Franaise, featuring the distinguished principal players of the Orchestra: The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica. All ticketholders are invited to join us at 6pm for a free glass of wine.
Wednesday 22 February 2012 Chipping Norton Theatre, 7.45pm
Tickets 15 13

Box Office 01608 642350 www.chippingnortontheatre.com

Thursday 23 February 2012 Maison Franaise dOxford, 6.30pm
Tickets 18
(includes pre-concert glass of wine)

Monday 5 March 2012 Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, 7.30pm

Julian Lloyd Webber

and Oxford Philomusica
ELGAR Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 TCHAIKOVSKy Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 Julian Lloyd Webber cello Marios Papadopoulos conductor

The most famous cellist of his generation, Julian Lloyd Webber, joins the Philomusica for a performance of Elgars emotionally charged Cello Concerto. Darker drama follows with Tchaikovskys turbulent Fourth Symphony, propelling the evening to a brilliant conclusion.
Tickets 28.50, 24, 20, 15, 12

Friday 23 March 2012 Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Natalie Clein

and Oxford Philomusica

CHRIS FEREBEE City of Trees World Premiere SAINT-SANS Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33 TCHAIKOVSKy Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 Natalie Clein cello Marios Papadopoulos conductor Oxford Philomusica is delighted to welcome Natalie Clein for the first of three performances of Saint-Sans finely wrought and mellifluous Cello Concerto. The concert opens with the premiere of Chris Ferebees City of Trees (selected from the Orchestras 2011 Composers Workshop, part of its Residency at the University of Oxford) and ends with Tchaikovskys turbulent but ultimately triumphant Fourth Symphony.
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Young Artists Platform

Sheldonian Theatre, 7pm

Oxford University Award

Angharad Thomas bassoon Mary Tyler clarinet Two outstanding first year students are featured in this years Young Artists Platform recital which showcases young perfomers from the Music Faculty. Both of these young artists stood out amongst their peers for their exciting performances and musical promise.
Free admission

Box Office 0844 871 7607 (bkg fee) Groups 0844 871 7614 Access 0844 871 7677 (bkg fee) www.ambassadortickets.com/aylesbury Sponsored by The Countess Howe and Marie-Jane and David Barnett

Oxford Philomusica is the Orchestra in Association at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Sponsored by George N. and Aspasia Leventis

Saturday 24 March 2012 St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, 7pm

St Matthew Passion
BACH St Matthew Passion Bachs crowning musical narrative of the Passion according to St Matthew is presented in the inspiring Gothic surroundings of Windsor Castle. Oxford Philomusica and the Oxford Bach Choir appear in Windsor for the first time in a joint presentation with the Choir of St Georges Chapel. James Oxley Evangelist Miriam Allan soprano Oxford Bach Choir The Choir of St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle The Supers Choir of St Georges School Timothy Byram-Wigfield conductor
Tickets 25 20 15 10

Box Office 01753 848869 concert.manager@stgeorges-windsor.org

Those attending this event should bring both their ticket and photographic ID (eg passport or driving licence).

Natalie Clein and Oxford Philomusica

in Cheltenham and Reading
Sunday 25 March 2012 Cheltenham Town Hall, 7.30pm
Tickets 30 25 19 10

Thursday 5 April 2012 Sheldonian Theatre, 7.30pm

St John Passion
BACH St John Passion
Magdalen College Choir Daniel Hyde conductor

PROKOFIEV Classical Symphony, Op. 25 SAINT-SANS Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33 TCHAIKOVSKy Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 Natalie Clein cello Marios Papadopoulos conductor Saint-Sans finely wrought and mellifluous Cello Concerto, played by the always captivating Natalie Clein, is framed by two contrasting Russian symphonies Prokofievs youthful Classical Symphony, and Tchaikovskys turbulent but ultimately triumphant Fourth.

Box Office 0844 576 2210 www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk

Oxford Philomusica takes on another of the great Baroque oratorios in a performance of Bachs intensely-felt and personal St John Passion a perfect musical celebration of Easter.
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Sponsored by John Leighfield CBE

Friday 30 March 2012 Reading Concert Hall, 7.30pm

Tickets 22 19.50 17.50 13.50 11

Box Office 0118 960 6060 www.readingarts.com

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Thursday 19 April 2012 Maison Franaise dOxford, 6.30pm

Sunday 22 April 2012 Oxford Town Hall, 3pm

Thursday 10 May 2012 Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Chamber Series
MOZART Piano and Wind Quintet in E flat major, K. 452 NIELSEN Wind Quintet, Op. 43 The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica Marios Papadopoulos piano Two wind quintets generally acknowledged as masterpieces of the genre make up a delightful spring evening of wind chamber music, with Music Director Marios Papadopoulos on piano.
Tickets 18
(includes pre-concert glass of wine)

Intergalactic Adventure
FUNomusica Family Concert
Alasdair Malloy presenter Journey into space with astronaut Alasdair Malloy as we rocket through the solar system on a musical adventure. On our voyage of the universe well visit the planets, explore the moon, and maybe even encounter an alien, as the Philomusica performs music from all your favourite Science Fiction shows. Come dressed in your best outer space gear for a truly intergalactic experience!
Pre-concert craft activities at 2pm Concert most suitable for ages 4-10 Concert ends 4pm

Heros Life
RICHARD STRAUSS Four Last Songs Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40 Amanda Echalaz soprano Marios Papadopoulos conductor Fresh from performing the title roles in the worlds greatest opera institutions, the superb Amanda Echalaz features in the achingly beautiful Four Last Songs of Richard Strauss. Written in the sunset of his years, these songs provide the final chapter of the composers life-long love affair with the soprano voice, and contrast perfectly with the swagger of his earlier, thinly-veiled autobiographical depiction of a heros life replete with a vicious dismissal of music critics!
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Tickets Adults 8 Children 2

In partnership with

Sponsored by Celia and Andrew Curran

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Saturday 2 June 2012 Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Beethoven
BEETHOVEN Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano in C major, Op. 56 Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 Carmine Lauri violin Peter Adams cello Marios Papadopoulos piano/conductor Beethovens Triple Concerto is tailor-made for the in-house talents of the Philomusica as Music Director Marios Papadopoulos is joined by the Orchestras principal string players. The composers best known symphony is guaranteed to bring the concert to an exhilarating end.
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Young Artists Platform

Sheldonian Theatre, 7pm

Oxfordshire County Music Service Award

Gilly McMullin cello Weronika Stepkowska oboe Selected in a competitive audition, these school age musicians are among the brightest and best in Oxfordshire County with promising careers ahead of them. Dont miss this chance to hear these award winning young artists play some enjoyable repertoire.
Free admission

Sponsored by Dr Michael Peagram, Bletchingdon Park

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Benjamin Grosvenor and Oxford Philomusica

in Aylesbury, London and Oxford
Sunday 10 June 2012 Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, 7.30pm
Tickets 28.50 24 20 15 12

(Barbican concert only)

MARTyN HARRy Galgenhumoreske World Premiere

Box Office 0844 871 7607 (bkg fee) Groups 0844 871 7614 Access 0844 871 7677 (bkg fee) www.ambassadortickets.com/aylesbury
Tuesday 12 June 2012 Barbican, 7.30pm
Tickets 30 25 20 15 10

GRIEG Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 ORFF Carmina Burana Benjamin Grosvenor piano London Symphony Chorus (chorus master Joseph Cullen) Marios Papadopoulos conductor Fast-rising star Benjamin Grosvenor joins the Philomusica in one of the most overtly romantic piano concertos ever written. The programme is completed by Carl Orffs colourful setting of medieval mores life lived to the full under the inescapable shadow of fate. The Barbican concert will start with the world premiere of an exciting new work by Martyn Harry of the Oxford Universitys Faculty of Music.
Oxford Philomusica is the Orchestra in Association at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Box Office 020 7638 8891 www.barbican.org.uk (Reduced booking fee online) Sponsored by Peter Earl
Thursday 14 June 2012 Sheldonian Theatre, 7.30pm
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

The Barbican Centre is owned, funded and managed by the Corporation of London.

Sponsored by members of Oxford University to celebrate Dr Richard Lerners achievements in science and support of Oxford University

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Saturday 23 June 2012 Christ Church, Oxford, 8pm

1961 Re-enactment Concert

DVOAK Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, 'From the New World' WALTON Crown Imperial, Coronation March VERDI Grand March from Aida TCHAIKOVSKy Overture '1812', Op. 49 Marios Papadopoulos conductor

The 2011/12 season ends in suitably spectacular style as the Philomusica takes to the great outdoors of Christ Churchs Tom Quad in a memorable midsummer musical extravaganza to celebrate The Queens Diamond Jubilee. There will be a sense of history repeating as it is just over 50 years since a similar concert was first put on by students in Tom Quad in 1961. 2012 also marks the bicentenary of 1812, thus the concerts finale of Tchaikovskys famous overture is entirely appropriate. Tickets from 18 (Only bookable through Oxford Playhouse) Box Office 01865 305305 www.ticketsoxford.com
For information and sales of special hospitality packages please visit Christ Churchs website: www.chch.ox.ac.uk

Thursday 28 June 2012 Maison Franaise dOxford, 6.30pm

Chamber Series
DEBUSSy Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp ROUSSEL Srnade for Flute, String Trio and Harp, Op. 30 RAVEL String Quartet in F major The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica At the Maison Franaise we hear, appropriately, works by the leading trio of French impressionists Debussys intimate, introspective Sonata, Roussels engagingly exploratory Srnade, and Ravels homage to his one-time mentor, Faur.
Tickets 18 (includes pre-concert glass of wine)

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Summer Baroque
Welcome to Oxford Philomusicas second Summer Baroque Festival. As in last years highly successful inaugural season, we have put together an appetising menu which blends the familiar with the not so familiar. The music of the towering figure of J. S. Bach rightly takes pride of place, complemented by attractively varied works by his most illustrious contemporary, Georg Philipp Telemann. In the opening concert of the Festival Vivaldi and three other Venetians celebrate the music of their home city. At the heart of the season lies the extraordinary talent of the Philomusicas own Soloists, highlighted in an exquisite evening of chamber music from the Court of Frederick the Great.
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Saturday 7 July 2012 Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

La Serenissima
ALBINONI Trumpet Sonata in C major MARCELLO Oboe Concerto in D minor ALBINONI Adagio in G minor BISCOGLI Concerto for Trumpet, Oboe, Bassoon, and Strings in D major VIVALDI The Four Seasons The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica A celebration of Venice in which Vivaldis four most famous violin concertos are preceded by rarely heard but colourful display pieces for trumpet, oboe and bassoon.
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Summer Baroque

Virtuoso Bach
Thursday 12 July St Georges, Bristol, 7.30pm
Tickets 26, 23, 19

in Bristol and Oxford

BACH Flute Suite No. 2 in B minor TELEMANN Concerto for four Violins in D major BACH Harpshichord Concerto No. 2 in E major Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor
Friday 13 July 2012 Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Tuesday 17 July 2012 Merton College Chapel, 8pm

Music at the Court of Frederick the Great

FREDERICK THE GREAT Trio Sonata CPE BACH Harpshichord Sonata JOHANN QUANTZ Flute Sonata JOHANN GRAUN Violin Sonata FRANZ BENDA Cello Sonata JS BACH Trio Sonata from The Musical Offering The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica A fascinating glimpse of musical life at the court of the great EmperorComposer, featuring his own work, four solo sonatas by outstanding court musicians, and the Trio Sonata from Bachs imperially inspired Musical offering.
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Box Office 0845 4024 001 www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk

PACHELBEL Canon in D major BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica Mahan Esfahani harpsichord/director The Oxford Philomusica Soloists are joined by guest director and harpsichord virtuoso, Mahan Esfahani who starred in a sold-out recital at last years Proms - for a dazzling programme which seems designed to confirm Bachs famous observation that everything must be possible.

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Summer Baroque

Magnificat
Thursday 19 July 2012 Bath Abbey, 7.30pm
Tickets 28 20 15 10

in Bath and Oxford

TELEMANN Concerto for Trumpets, Oboes and Strings in D major BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major TELEMANN Concerto for Flute, Oboe damore, Viola damore and Strings in E major BACH Magnificat in D major Choir of New College, Oxford Edward Higginbottom conductor Bachs brilliantly concise Magnificat is complemented by contrasting concertos. His own Third Brandenburg for strings is framed by two fine examples of Telemanns inexhaustible inventiveness the splendidly ceremonial trumpetdominated Concerto in D and a Concerto in E for the delightfully intimate trio of flute, oboe damore and viola damore. 16

Thursday 26 July 2012 Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Saturday 28 July 2012 Christ Church Cathedral, 8pm

Last Night of the Baroque Proms

HANDEL Suite from the Water Music Arias BOTTESINI Gran Duo Concertante for Violin and Double Bass HANDEL Arrival of the Queen of Sheba PURCELL The Fairy Queen Suite ARNE Rule Britannia Julia Kogan soprano Carmine Lauri violin Thomas Martin double bass Marios Papadopoulos director A shamelessly chauvinistic programme of (nearly) all-English music spiced with an improbable Italian novelty and culminating in a rousing finale demanding full-throated audience participation!
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Olympic Fanfare
In recognition of the 2012 London Olympics the Oxford Philomusicas virtuoso trumpeters offer their own special salute a selection from the rich heritage of brilliant baroque consort music for trumpets and organ from the English and French courts. The programme features works by Purcell, Handel, Lully and Rameau, and is completed by some timely music of John Williams. The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Box Office 01225 463362 www.bathboxoffice.org.uk

Saturday 21 July 2012 Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Alfred Brendel Patron Andrs Schiff President Malcolm Troup Vice President Marios Papadopoulos Artistic Director

Oxford Philomusica
International Piano Festival and Summer Academy
28 July - 5 August 2012
Masterclasses and Concerts in Oxford

Thursday 2 August 2012 Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Saturday 4 August 2012 Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Sergei Babayan

and Oxford Philomusica

RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No 2 in C minor, Op. 18 TCHAIKOVSKy Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, Pathetique Sergei Babayan piano Marios Papadopoulos conductor Seminal works from the two leading Russian romantics come together in this evening of emotional highs and lows. Rachmaninovs most popular piano concerto progresses to affirmative triumph whereas Tchaikovskys final symphonic struggle ends equivocally at best an unanswered question.
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Menahem Pressler
MENDELSSOHN Overture Op. 21 from A Midsummer Nights Dream MOZART Piano Concerto No. 27 in B flat major, K. 595 MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 Italian Menahem Pressler piano

and Oxford Philomusica

Marios Papadopoulos conductor Mendelssohns Midsummer Nights Dream Overture understandably dubbed by George Grove the greatest marvel of early maturity that the world has ever seen in music is mirrored by his recollection of youthful touring experiences in the bright Mediterranean colours of the Midsummer. The centrepiece of this evenings tribute to prodigies is Mozarts emotionally finely nuanced last Piano Concerto with legendary soloist Menahem Pressler.
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Oxfords masterclasses turn piano lessons into performance art The New York Times
Tel: 01865 980 980 info@oxfordphil.com www.oxfordphil.com/piano

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Oxford Philomusica
Oxfords Professional Symphony Orchestra in Residence at the University of Oxford
In little more than a decade Oxfords professional symphony orchestra has become one of the leading orchestras in the UK. Praised as excellent by Gramophone Magazine and thoroughly impressive by BBC Music Magazine, Oxford Philomusicas reputation is based on the uncompromising artistic standards of its Founder and Music Director, Marios Papadopoulos, and maintained by some of the very best orchestral musicians in London, Oxford and the Thames Valley. From the start Oxford Philomusica has enjoyed endorsement of its mission from a remarkable roster of distinguished artists including Andrs Schiff, Hlne Grimaud, John Lill, Stephen Kovacevich, Nicola Benedetti, Natalie Clein and the Orchestras Patron, Vladimir Ashkenazy. In October 2002 the Philomusica was appointed the first-ever Orchestra In Residence at the University of Oxford, and its year-round programme of concerts at the Sheldonian Theatre has attracted consistent critical praise and loyal public support. Amongst the Orchestras achievements are its outstanding recording of Haydns Creation with New College Choir, which was the CD of the Month in BBC

Music Magazine; major celebrations of Mozart, Beethoven and Haydn; and its annual International Piano Festival and Summer Academy. To these successes should be added the establishment of the hugely popular FUNomusica Family Concerts, as well as the Orchestras annual Summer Baroque Season and Chamber Music Series, both showcasing what The Times recognized as the Orchestras glorious individual players. Since its inception the Orchestra has been firmly committed to education and community work, bringing music to the widest possible range of audiences often outside the traditional concert venue to schools, hospitals, community centres and retirement homes. As part of its University Residency, the Orchestra collaborates with the Faculty of Music in educational programmes for the student community. And the Orchestras partnerships with Oxford City Council and

Oxfordshire County Council provide performance opportunities and tuition to hundreds of talented young musicians. Oxford Philomusica enthusiastically embraces its role of filling what Arts Council England defined as an identifiable regional need for a professional symphony orchestra based in the area between Birmingham and Bournemouth. The Philomusica has been appointed Orchestra in Residence at the new Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, and its Thames Valley presence is being further consolidated by new ventures in Maidenhead, Reading, Bristol, Cheltenham and Bath. Beyond its home region, the Orchestra is rapidly developing a national and international profile with regular appearances in London and an international touring programme with appearances in France, Switzerland, Greece, Denmark, Belgium and Sweden.

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How to support
Without our supporters we could never hope to sustain the world-class music making that we promote in Oxford and across the Thames Valley. The Orchestra relies entirely on its own fundraising efforts to maintain not only its concert programme but also all of its education and community work. Oxford Philomusica is a registered UK charity number 1084256 so all donations attract Gift Aid where applicable. At this critical stage of our development we are actively seeking visionaries who will invest in our future. Be part of the musical world of a great orchestra. Friends and Patrons Schemes Why not support one of these schemes and join a like-minded group of people, who are inspired by the work of the Orchestra and actively assist it by becoming part of the wider Oxford Philomusica family? In return for an annual subscription you will enjoy a range of benefits: Generous discount on tickets, advance notice of concerts and priority booking Free interval drinks at Sheldonian concerts and the opportunity to meet the musicians Post-concert receptions (additional charge) Admission to rehearsals Special members events including a termly recital and dinner (additional charge) Quarterly newsletter Keynotes'

Sponsors and Benefactors

Oxford Philomusica acknowledges with deep gratitude the financial contribution made over the last twelve months by the following:
Platinum Benefactors Mr & Mrs Peter Earl, Geoffrey & Caroline de Jager, A G Leventis Foundation, Zvi & Ofra Meitar Family Fund, Garfield Weston Foundation Gold Benefactors Alpenglow Trust, The Sir Victor Blank Charitable Settlement, Independent Power Corporation PLC, University of Oxford, Mary Weston Principal Benefactors Raymond Blanc OBE, David Coe, Andrew & Celia Curran, Prof & Mrs Raymond Dwek, Sir Robert & Lady Horton, Paul & Ruth Idzik, IKOS, Maria Livanos-Cattaui, Mr & Mrs Hamish Ogston, Dr Michael Peagram, William Reeves & Deborah Berger, Mr & Dr James Sherwood, Elizabeth & David Ure Benefactors Sue Ashtiany, Marie-Jane & David Barnett, Michael & Heather Dalgleish, John & Ruth Deech, The Lord Faringdon Charitable Trust, Peter Foy, Sir Ronald Grierson, David Haenlein, The David Harding Foundation, Mr & Mrs Jeff Hewitt, Sir David Keene, Kevin Knott, George N and Aspasia Leventis, Michael Marks Charitable Trust, Jonathan & Perdita Martin, Sir Michael & Lady Parkinson, Karl & Holly Peterson, John Rigas, The David Ross Foundation, Sad Business School, Timothy Sanderson, Sir Howard & Lady Stringer, George Tsavliris, Edgar & Judith Wallner, Colin & Suzy Webster Principal Donors Archer Charitable Trust, Sir Michael Bishop, Mr & Mrs Alistair Buchanan, John & Chris Caunt, Lord & Lady Chadlington, The Coutts Charitable Trust, Yianis Christodoulou, Andrew Davis, Stephen W. Fillo, Peggotty Graham, Aida Hersham, The Countess Howe, Rudolf Ferscha, Simon Hayes, Mr & Mrs Robert Jackson, Sir Peter & Lady Job, Sir Anthony & Lady Kenny, Mr & Mrs Lou Kollakis, Cecilia Akerman Kressner, John Leighfield CBE, Prue Leith, Mr & Mrs Mark Loveday, Sir William & Lady McAlpine, Mr Thanos Michaelides, Mr & Mrs Acis Montanios, Oxford City Council, Mr & Mrs Mark Pellew, Robert Procop, Alun & Hilary Reid Evans, Simon Reuben, Mr & Mrs Peter de Savary, David Shirley, Judy & Andrew Silver, Gregg Spence, Sir Adrian and Lady Judith Swire, Mr & Mrs Bernard Taylor, Nigel Travis, Vitabiotics Foundation, Simon & Charlotte Warshaw, Mr & Mrs Nicholas Wills Donors & Patrons Ammco Trust, Judge Ackner & Judge Hughes, Mr & Mrs John Bach, William & Charlotte Bannister-Parker, Peter Bennett-Jones, Mr & Mrs Tom Birch Reynardson, Prof Dame Averil Cameron, Alan & Rosemary Caunt, Anthony Cooper, Richard & Janet Cooper, Sir Frederick & Lady Crawford, Sir Ivor & Lady Crewe, Dr and Mrs Christopher Donovan, Mr & Mrs Nicholas Egon, Mr M K Fosh, Robin & Peggy Frith, Lord & Lady Goodhart, Mr & Mrs Paddy Grafton-Green, Mr & Mrs Michael Holland, Lord Hurd, Dr Craig Evan Klafter & Mrs Barbara Lauriat, Captain & Mrs Nicholas Lemos, Sir Jeremy Lever, Mr & Ms Roger Lewis, Mr & Mrs Anthony Loehnis, Gordon & Dena McCallum, Baroness Nicholson, Lord Norton, Mrs Muriel Pilkington, Mr & Mrs Spyros Polemis, Simon & Helen Polito, Mr & Mrs Urs Schwarzenbach, Professor Avi Shlaim, Robert Simmons, Dr & Mrs James Smith, Mr & Mrs John Steel, Mr & Mrs Tim Stevenson, Roger & Cheryl Trafford, Richard & Angela Wade, Prof Sir David & Lady Weatherall, Pierre & Dr Yvonne Winkler, Mark Wippell, Robert Woods, Michael & Debbie Ziff, and other anonymous donors Corporate Members Blake Lapthorn, Four Pillars Hotels, HSBC Premier, Meridian Oxford, Olamalu Web Development College Support All Souls, Christ Church, Jesus, Merton, St Hughs, Trinity

To join, or for any queries, please contact John Caunt, Friends and Patrons Secretary on 01865 452265 or john@johncaunt.com. Concert Sponsorship The combination of a top-quality concert in the splendour of Wrens Sheldonian Theatre and a post-concert dinner in a nearby University College provides the ideal ambience in which to entertain friends and family, clients and staff, and benefit from networking opportunities. Affordable concert sponsorship is available for individuals and companies. Legacies Oxford Philomusica has recently received its first legacy pledge. A legacy is one of the simplest and most flexible ways of making a gift. We invite you to join our new legacy club. For more information about any of the above, please contact Simon Payne, Development Manager on 07775 904626 or simon@oxfordphil.com.

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Oxford Venue Information

Box Office

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SHELDONIAN THEATRE

BOX OFFICE

DOOR

Sheldonian Theatre Seating Plan

Chairs and first row of Semi-Circle (unreserved) Lower Gallery and last row of Semi-Circle (cushioned benches with back rest) Semi-Circle (cushioned benches, no back rest) Upper Gallery (unreserved, wooden benches, no back rest)

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Stewards Gallery
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Venues
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP20 1UG Box Office 0844 871 7607 Bath Abbey 12 Kingston Buildings Bath BA1 1LT Box Office 01225 463362 Barbican Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS Box Office 020 7638 8891 Cheltenham Town Hall Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QA Box Office 0844 576 2210 Chipping Norton Theatre 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxon OX7 5NL Box Office 01608 642350 Christ Church Christ Church, St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DP Box Office 01865 305 305

Maison Francaise d'Oxford 2-10 Norham Road, Oxford OX2 6SE Box Office 01865 980 980 Merton College Chapel Merton College, Merton Street Oxford OX1 4JD Box Office 01865 980 980 Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF Box Office 01628 788997

Oxford Town Hall St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1BX Box Office 01865 980 980 Reading Concert Hall Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH Box Office 0118 960 6060 Sheldonian Theatre Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ Box Office 01865 980 980

St George's Bristol Great George Street, off Park Street, Bristol BS1 5RR Box Office 0845 40 24 001 St Georges Chapel College of St Georges, Windsor Castle, Windsor Eton, Windsor SL4 1NJ Box Office 01753 848869

St Johns, Smith Square London SW1P 3HA Box Office 020 7222 1061 TS Eliot Theatre Merton College
(entrance via Rose Lane)

Merton Street, Oxford OX1 4JD Box Office 01865 980 980

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Oxford Philomusica
Royal Patron HRH Princess Alexandra Honorary President The Rt Hon Lord Patten CH Vice President Sir Victor Blank Patron Vladimir Ashkenazy Piano Festival Patron Alfred Brendel KBE Piano Festival President Andrs Schiff Piano Festival Vice President Prof Malcolm Troup Patron for New Music Marina, Lady Marks Music Director Marios Papadopoulos Oxford Philomusica Trust
Registered Charity No. 1084256

Peter Earl (Chairman) George Tsavliris (Deputy Chairman) Elena Ambrosiadou Sue Ashtiany Raymond Blanc OBE Geoffrey de Jager Prof Michael Earl Peter Foy Sir Ronald Grierson David Haenlein Sir David Keene Sir Michael Parkinson CBE Sir Curtis Price David Ross James Sherwood Richard Smethurst Bruno Wang Oxford Philomusica Advisory Council Prof Roger Ainsworth Baroness Deech Prof Michael Earl Joanna Foster CBE Peggotty Graham Jeff Hewitt Robert Jackson Lady Kenny Lord Krebs Felicity Lusk Lady North Dr Jill Pellew Sir Ivor Roberts Suzy Webster

Finance and General Purposes Committee Prof Michael Earl (Chairman) Geoffrey de Jager Jeff Hewitt Richard Smethurst Piano Festival Advisory Board Sue Ashtiany Sir Tim Lankester Baroness Nicholson Lord Neill of Bladen QC Honorary Members Lord Butler of Brockwell Prof Roger Cashmore Sir Jeremy Greenstock Lady Heseltine Sir Robert Horton John Leighfield CBE Aspasia Leventis Gilly Leventis Dr Michael Peagram Anthony Smith CBE Prof Reinhard Strohm Oxford Philomusica Productions Ltd
Company Number 3592323

Corporate Affairs and Education/Community David Haenlein Development Simon Payne Events/Marketing Anthi Papadopoulos Design/Office Supervisor Larisa Blackwood Orchestra Management Rachel Lockwood Marketing Fiona Bell Administration Michael Ford Planning Sam Weatherstone Press and PR Julie Peacock Development Consultant Carmen Zgouras Planning Consultant John King Operations Co-ordinator Elisabeth Reed Librarian Sarah Parfitt Friends & Patrons Secretary John Caunt Stage Manager Max Howard

Oxford Philomusica is a full member of the Association of British Orchestras This brochure is published by Oxford Philomusica Productions Ltd. Information is correct at time of going to press (December 2011). Oxford Philomusica Productions Ltd reserves the right to change the date, time, programme or venue of any event where unavoidable. Brochure design by Larisa Blackwood Front cover image with thanks to Christ Church, Oxford. Ralph Williamson Photography www.ralphwilliamson.co.uk Photography credits: Karl Harrison, Sussie Ahlburg, Ian Oliver, Marco Borggreve, Greg Smolonski/ Photovibe, Douglas Vernimmen, Zoe Norfolk. The University of Oxford logo is the registered trademark of the University of Oxford and is used under licence. Sad Business School, University of Oxford, Egrove Park, Oxford OX1 5NY Tel 01865 987 222 Fax 020 8208 4239 e-mail: info@oxfordphil.com

Directors Peter Earl David Haenlein Anthi Papadopoulos Marios Papadopoulos

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